Lisa Hendrickson

Artist Statement

Experimenting with oil paint and mixed media, figurative artist Lisa Hendrickson tries to visually tell the stories of people and places she has experienced. Heavily influenced by human expression, her work strives to capture the mood and emotion of the moment. She paints people and places with interesting features which reflect their rich histories and experiences. Closely cropped compositions and strong lighting are also an important aspect of her intimate, almost invasive portraits. The process of creation inspires her to experiment with different textural techniques including work with palette knives, mixed media collages, stencils, and metallic paint. Vintage photos of everyday life often serve as subject matter with their imperfect images and stories they document. In connection with her community volunteer work, she creates artwork to raise awareness about the societal issues of homelessness, gun violence, and gender equality.